Cyber Security Engineer Job at Smithfield, VA US Full Time

Are you an Information Technology professional looking for a fast-paced, challenging and transformational environment? Smithfield Foods is looking for you! Our Information Technology and Transformation (IT&T) team is searching for focused and driven candidates who are excited about communicating new ideas and delivering first-class technical solutions to meet the demands of a growing business. We foster a culture that values each individual’s creativity, our environment and the communities in which we live. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

The Cyber Security Engineer will support various programs and strategic initiatives within the company. This position will maintain various endpoint, email and web security solutions. The selected candidate will be proficient in all aspects of endpoint protection, email security, incident response and log analysis.

Core Responsibilities:

Manages security technology solutions for endpoint, email and network threat protection.

Conducts security testing of cloud and virtualization systems.

Investigates security alerts and supports response and remediation activities.

Maintains technical expertise relevant industry standards and best practices in information security technologies such as:

Endpoint protection / enhanced detection and response;

Intrusion detection and response;

Cloud deployment models including public, community, private, and hybrid;

Cloud service delivery models including infrastructure-, platform and software-as-a-service;

Cloud security;

Email threat protection;

Incident response and investigation;

Virtual compute, storage, and networks;

Virtual infrastructure management;

Penetration testing

Configure and monitor web application firewall

Works with managed security services to monitor logs and report security events

Performs log analytics work to investigate incidents and identify potential threats

Perform analysis of system security on Windows and Linux hosts

Understand and deploy encryption technologies such as TLS, IPSEC, PGP, certificates, etc.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required

Minimum of 2+ years with endpoint protection or information security technology, required

Experience in MS Azure cloud security and protection technologies

Experience with endpoint protection solutions and advanced email threat protection

Experience with Windows Active Directory security

Endpoint remediation/ forensic investigation experience

Experience with Web Application Firewall management

Experience with analyzing log data through analytic tools

Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

EEO/AA Information:

Smithfield, is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status or status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.

Careers and Benefits:

To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits